Trek Spring Collection Preview: Mattel Games February 25, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Games, Merchandise , 44 comments
Today’s preview of Trek’s Spring Collection brings us to two new games coming from Mattel. Due out in March, Mattel is releasing a Star Trek version of their popular hand-held 20Q trivia game and also a Trek version of the SceneIt? DVD board game. Mattel have provided us with details, images and video from these fun new games.
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More Details on Family Guy TNG Reunion Episode
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Celebrity, TNG , 64 comments
TrekMovie has previously reported that the animated Fox comedy Family Guy has an upcoming episode (“Not All Dogs Go to Heaven") with the stars of The Next Generation playing themselves, and today more info on this episode has been released, see below for details.
Abrams Pitches ‘Star Trek: The Beginning’ In Korea
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 270 comments
Yesterday JJ Abrams was in Seoul, South Korea kicking off a brief tour in Asia to promote the new Star Trek movie, like he did in the Fall in Europe. This time he brought Chris Pine (Kirk) and Zoe Saldana (Uhura) with him. See below for excerpts and quotes from a report of his visit, plus a little context on the state of Trek in Asia.
ST09 Tidbits (T-72 days): Pine Talking, Kelvin Confirmed, Trailer Animated, Nacelles Scrutinized + more February 24, 2009
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 148 comments
We have more bits of news related to the new Star Trek movie. We have Chris Pine talking new and classic Kirk (and Bones), a confirmation and more details on that Kelvin bridge shot, a QUOG version of the Star Trek trailer, the guy who wanted to be Kirk hanging with the new Uhura, and an amazing new magazine that you don’t want to miss.
TrekInk: Early Review – Star Trek: Countdown #2
by Alex Fletcher , Filed under: Comics, Review, Star Trek (2009 film) , 121 comments
The first issue of "Star Trek: Countdown” showed us a surprising new friendship between Nero and Spock and finished with the shocker of a new Captain of the USS Enterprise, along with lots of tension between Romulans, Vulcans and even the Remans. Issue two takes the next step in showing the events that lead up to the new Star Trek movie. Find out how that is all working out in our early review below. (SPOILERS)
Trek Spring Collection Preview: Vandor Metal Gift Items February 23, 2009
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, TOS , 49 comments
Today TrekMovie continues our preview of the Star Trek collectibles coming this Spring with a look at gift items from a new licensee, Vandor, makers of various collectible metal products. Vandor has a number of new Original Series-themed items headed your way, including metal signs, magnets, business card holders and more. See below for exclusive details and high resolution images.
First Look at Tobias Richter’s Star Trek Movie USS Enterprise Wallpapers
by Thorsten Wulff , Filed under: Fan Productions, Star Trek (2009 film) , 435 comments
In December TrekMovie featured some amazing ‘fan made’ images of the new USS Kelvin from the upcoming Star Trek movie, by German CG Artist Tobias Richter. Since then Richter has been at work on the new USS Enterprise, and today we bring a first look at what he has come up with. Check out his stunning Big E desktops below.
Esurance ‘Biggest Trekkie’ Video of the Week (week 3)
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Contest, Marketing/Promotion, Star Trek (2009 film) , 15 comments
You have just 10 days to submit a video to the new Esurance Star Trek site explaining how you are the ‘biggest Trekkie’ and get a chance to win a trip to the premiere of Paramount’s new Star Trek movie. Each week TrekMovie picks one entry as our video of the week, check this weeks entry below [note video auto-plays after you hit 'more'].
STO Update: Screenshots, Ship Customization, Neutral Zone + More
by Anthony Pascale , Filed under: Star Trek Online , 38 comments
It seems every week we learn more and about about Cryptic’s Star Trek Online MMO. This week we have some new screenshots (two land and two space based), details on customization will work, additional NYCC interviews (including a discussion of how the neutral zone works), and more, all below.
Trek Vets Pick Up (And Give Away) Oscars At 2009 Academy Awards February 22, 2009
by Charles Trotter , Filed under: Celebrity , 81 comments
The 81st Academy Awards were held tonight, and Star Trek was all over the place, albeit indirectly. For starters, a few Trek alumni walked home with a golden statuette. Not only that, but several Trek veterans were on hand to co-present a few awards. Oh, and then there’s the fact that the show’s orchestra was conducted by the man who wrote the score this year’s Star Trek. Check it out below.
Sci-Fi Sunday: Watchmen, Transformers, Batman, Alien, Stargate, Doctor Who, BSG, Reaper + more
by Rosario T. Calabria , Filed under: Sci-Fi , 52 comments
Our weekend round-up of genre news is back with a ton of news and clips for Watchmen and Transformers 2. We also have news updates on the next steps for the Batman, Superman, Iron Man, Alien and Twilight franchises, plus the more images and clips than you can handle. In the world of TV we have the latest on the new Stargate, the BSG movie, Doctor Who, the return of Reaper and more, plus previews galore, including Lost.
New Star Trek Blu-ray and DVD Sets Available for Pre-order
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: DVD/Blu-ray, Feature Films (TMP-NEM), TNG, TOS, TOS Remastered , 66 comments
Last week we announced a number of new Star Trek DVD and Blu-ray sets coming this Spring and now all of the new sets are available for pre-order, with good discounts, at Amazon.com. See below for links and prices.
MTV Shows Behind-The-Scenes Star Trek ‘Featurette’ [UPDATED: w/ Kelvin Bridge Shot?] February 21, 2009
by TrekMovie.com Staff , Filed under: Star Trek (2009 film) , 158 comments
On tonight’s MTV Spoilers show there were previews and exclusive peeks from a number of Summer tent pole movies, including the new Star Trek film. However the Trek ‘featurette’ was comprised mostly of previously seen clips combined with new ‘behind the scenes’ footage and new actor interview clips, focusing on director JJ Abrams, check it out below. [UPDATE: and maybe there is something really new]
Trek Collectibles Spring Preview: Funko Bobbleheads and Vinyl Figures
by John Tenuto , Filed under: Merchandise, TOS, Toys , 66 comments
In recent months there have been a lot of new Star Trek products announced, so each day for the next week TrekMovie will take a closer look at one line coming this Spring. Today we look at the new Funko Original Series-themed bobble-heads and vinyl figures, with exclusive higher resolution images and sound files.
Science Saturday: NASA Trek, NASA MMO, Atlantis Discovered?, Alien Life? + more
by Kayla Iacovino , Filed under: Science/Technology , 31 comments
Welcome to a late edition of this week’s Science Friday Saturday. This week, join NASA as they explore strange new words with a whole host of seemingly Star Trek-inspired missions, discover Atlantis with Google Earth, pretend you are an astronaut in an upcoming MMO, and find alien life here on Earth. All this and more plus our gadget of the week: JetBike!

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